How Steffan Evans Swapped Irish Dancing Shoes for a Career in Healing Feet

When Steffan Evans was a teenager suffering from shin pain, he faced a decision that would shape the rest of his life — follow his passion for Irish dance or pursue an interest in podiatry.  

Fortunately for his patients, podiatry won out. 

Now a qualified podiatrist at Joint Vision, Steffan is dedicated to diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions, helping people get back on their feet — quite literally. 

Watch the video to learn more.

Steffan Evans on podiatry at Joint Vision

Becoming a foot and ankle specialist in Wollongong

“My journey started when I was about 14 or 15 years old,” Steffan said.  

“I had shin pain myself, so I went down to the local podiatry university. It just looked quite interesting. 

“It was a toss up between that or Irish music and dance, so I ended up doing podiatry instead”, he said, with a laugh. 

While Irish dancing remains a fond memory, Steffan finds immense satisfaction in his profession as a podiatrist in Wollongong. 

“As a podiatrist, I work quite inclusively with foot and ankle pathologies,” he said.  

“It’s really satisfying when you get something right.”

How a podiatrist can help with foot pain

He said as a foot and ankle specialist, it was also great to witness a patient’s transformation.

“Someone comes in and they’ve been in pain for six or seven months, sometimes longer, and after a couple of sessions and a few tweaks, they’re back to their normal activities,” he said.

That sense of impact drives him. 

“You get kind of a funny feeling inside,” he added, with a smile. 

At Joint Vision, Steffan encourages anyone suffering from persistent foot or ankle issues to reach out. 

“I’m here to help. I’ve probably seen it before, and no doubt, hopefully I can help you get back to normal living,” he said. 

Want to know more about how Steffan can help? Visit Joint Vision to book an appointment and step confidently into your foot and ankle recovery journey.